(The Spirit Voice Jan-Apr 2012 by Brother Matthew Arin Adams)
It is very disheartening to see many Christians living in perpetual disgrace and fear due to ignorance; lack of understanding their role of God’s purpose for their lives. The believer’s purpose is simply the practice of the life style of the Christ. Anything outside of this in Christianity is only religion.
And many Christians still think that the Messiah came to introduce a religion, and that is why every activity in the church is considered as God’s service. This is a wrong concept of the Christian life and ministry.
If the believers must become like Jesus in everything they practice, then it is necessary to understand His ministry. “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.” (Mt 1:21) The Hebrew meaning of JESUS is savior.
Therefore, the focus of the ministry of our Lord Jesus is to save us from our sins. Well, as believers, we must already know the necessity for our salvation.
As soon as we are saved, we are then called to discipleship. “…If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed…” (Jn 8:30)
It is expected that every believer must hold on to faith in God through Christ
Jesus. Our faith continuity implies a serious duty to carry out in obedience the teachings of our Master; hence accepting the task of becoming His disciples uninterruptedly.
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